going going gone!

Momma went ebay crazy this past week. Sold the camcorder, digital camera, ipod and the speaker system - made over $600 on 3 year old used stuff - cool. We are getting a new digital camera tomorrow - and tonight we got a new computer.. wow. A dell - we are walking away from the imac - soon to be sold on ebay :) I wonder what kind of cool gadgets there will be when you are a teenager.
I gave you a little hairs a trim today. You look just too cute for words - and you know it!

Love you!

Mommy

Life with a 1 year old is busy!

Elijah - I spend a lot of time keeping busy doing.. well - not much! You are one busy boy. Making messes - that's your job. Keeping up with you is my full time job! It's unbelievable how much energy you have. I can't wait till you take a nap so I can have one too! :) Last week you started a class at the YMCA called "first gym" you and 4 other wild 1 year olds. Its really sweet to see you with others your age. Your latest passion has been books - which makes me very happy. You love to "read" by yourself and you are starting to let me read to you (for about 30 seconds) Right now your favourites are brown bear and find the duck I was so excited yesterday when I asked you to show me the duck on the page and you pointed to it! Another thing you've been doing recently is learning to shake your head no. You don't know what it means yet - but I think you realize it has a lot of power. :) I can tell that things are just going to get more exciting as time goes on.

I love you!

Love,
Mommy

Happy Birthday!

Wow.. you are now ONE! We had a small family gathering for you. Grandma Shaw flew to Green Bay just for YOUR birthday!! It was an exciting day filled with ballons, toys, spaghetti (your favourite supper) and, of course, chocolate birthday cake! Happy Birthday, Son - I love you!

Love,

Mommy

Fresh Snow

You are growing so fast! Doing new things everyday. You love to brush your 2 bottom teeth. You love to climb your little slide. Yesterday we went outside to enjoy some fresh snow. It's amazing to see that sparkle in your eye when you experience something new.

Love Mom

Oh the things you get into....

As I prepared for my first weekend away since you were born I cleaned out the cupboard where I keep my scrapbooks. (I went away on a retreat last weekend - heavenly!) Once the cupboard was empty you just had to go into it - for probably no other reason then to see what was inside. You can't walk yet (should be soon though) but you get into more trouble then your sister ever did. Just remember, Elijah, a cat may have 9 lives, but you don't!

I love you - you little stinker!

Mommy